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Pontchartrain [preparatory drawing for panel B]

1997

Robert Colescott

Associated Names

Robert Colescott

Artist, American, 1925 - 2009

This is a drawing of undulating serpentine forms. The image consists of several elongated, coiling forms flowing across the page in a graceful, curving manner. Delicate outlines create the appearance of scales along the bodies, with each form having tendrils or whisker-like projections. The drawing is executed in a light, minimalistic style, emphasizing fluidity and movement.

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Artwork overview

Medium

colored pencil and pencil on both sides of vellum [preparatory drawing for panel B]
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

47 x 31 in.
Accession Number

2024.132.256
Catalogue Raisonné

[preparatory drawing for panel B]

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